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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The Stead Family Children's Hospital is seen on on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017.

University of Iowa pays Modern Piping for Children’s Hospital dispute

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief May 15, 2019

After months of court battles between the University of Iowa and contractor Modern Piping over disputes on the Stead Family Children's Hospital, the UI announced on Wednesday it has paid the firm the remaining...

The Stead Family Children's Hospital is seen on on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017.

Court lifts stay on order for UI to pay Modern Piping $13.5 million

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief May 14, 2019

UPDATE: The UI announced it paid Modern Piping on Wednesday. Read more. A 6th District Court judge on Tuesday gave the OK to allow attempts to collect the remainder of the $17 million payment the University...

Vice President for Student Life Melissa Shivers sits down for an interview with The Daily Iowan in the IMU on May 9, 2019.

Shivers: Campus community committed to making University of Iowa better

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor May 9, 2019

In just over a month, Melissa Shivers can breathe a sigh of relief: She will return to having only one University of Iowa administrator role. Since May 26, 2018, Vice President for Student Life Shivers...

Carlos Nelson and Nadine Petty give a guided tour through the developing Center for Diversity and Enrichment in the Old Capitol Mall on Tuesday, April 16, 2019.

University of Iowa to open a new Student Services Center

Noelle Hass, News Reporter May 9, 2019

The University of Iowa is set to open a new Student Services Center this summer in the University Capitol Center. The move won’t only be a change of location, it will also entail an expansion of services,...

Literary kiosk concludes introductory tour, more to arrive

Literary kiosk concludes introductory tour, more to arrive

Josie Fischels, News Reporter May 9, 2019

From the Iowa City Public Library to the Marion Public Library, a literary kiosk has made monthly stops in Iowa City and area libraries as part of its “Creative Corridor” tour. It will make its final...

University of Iowa Professor Matthew Witry poses for a portrait outside the Pharmacy Building on Monday, May 6, 2019. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

UI pharmacy school uses alums board to engage graduate students

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter May 9, 2019

The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy created the Genesis Board in 2014 to allow students to gather professional development skills both in and outside of the classroom. After many years in the works,...

Aralia Ramirez addresses the audience during the First Gen Summit in the Main Lounge of the IMU on April 13, 2019. Vice President for Student Life Melissa Shivers moderated a panel of first generation undergraduates and graduates to discuss their experience being a first generation student at the university. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

University of Iowa receives national recognition for efforts supporting first-generation students

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter May 9, 2019

After more than 40 years of emphasizing first-generation students, the University of Iowa will receive national recognition from the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators for its initiatives...

Council members listen to short speeches prepared by those running for a position on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. The University Staff Council held elections for various positions, including Member at Large and Budget Officer.

University of Iowa Staff Council holds 2019-2020 elections

Kate Pixley, News Reporter May 8, 2019

Members of the University of Iowa Staff Council voted on who would head the organization for the 2019-20 academic year at their meeting on Wednesday. Mike Weaver, who is the executive assistant to the...

The Old Capital from the roof of UIHC in Iowa City, Iowa on March 25, 2019.

Board of Regents approve University of Iowa’s request for degree in sustainability science

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter May 8, 2019

After three years of development, the University of Iowa has received approval from the state Board of Regents to offer a bachelor of science degree in sustainability science beginning in the fall. It...

UI senior Jack Feng reflects on time at the UI, public-health experience

UI senior Jack Feng reflects on time at the UI, public-health experience

Charles Peckman, News Reporter May 8, 2019

Although Lanzhou, China, is about as far away from Iowa City as a person can travel — 6,975 miles, to be exact — that distance did not stop graduating senior Zhiting “Jack” Feng from traveling...

University of Iowa research student Mahmoud Ali poses for a portrait in the Medical Education Research Facility on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Mahmoud and his team discovered a link between sleep apnea and myeloma, a deadly blood cancer.

Study finds correlation between sleep apnea, multiple myeloma

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter May 8, 2019

Research conducted at the University of Iowa linking sleep apnea and multiple myeloma could lead to potential treatment and prevention for patients at risk of the deadly cancer. Studies conducted on mice...

Christopher Merrill, the director of the International Writing Program, makes a phone call at his desk on April 12. Merrill’s career began with covering the 1990 Fifa World Cup in Italy, and he has visited more than 100 countries.

International Writing Program director reflects on worldwide career

Charlie Peckman, News Reporter May 7, 2019

With stacks of documents, books, volumes of poetry, and atlases, the organized chaos of Christopher Merrill’s office on the second floor of the Shambaugh House holds almost as many stories as the man...